ROLEX. A RARE 18K TWO-COLOR GOLD RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH WITH ORIGINAL BOX

SIGNED ROLEX, "PRINCE BRANCARD", MOVEMENT NO. 74520, CASE NO. 306, REF. 971A, CIRCA 1935

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ROLEX. A RARE 18K TWO-COLOR GOLD RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH WITH ORIGINAL BOX
Signed Rolex, "Prince Brancard", Movement No. 74520, Case No. 306, Ref. 971A, circa 1935
With nickel-finished Rolex Extra Prima lever movement, Observatory Quality, 15 jewels, bi-metallic compensation balance, timed to 6 positions, metal dust cover, two-tone silvered dial with luminescent Arabic numerals, luminescent hands, subsidiary seconds, curved rectangular case with inscription and flared sides, the bezel with two-color gold stripes, case, dial and movement signed, with gold-plated Rolex buckle
43mm diam.

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Accompanied by the original fitted Rolex Prince box.

Rolex introduced the "Prince" model of wristwatch in 1928. The strategic placement of the winding and balance wheels on different levels allowed for the use of a larger balance. This innovation provided for a watch that proved to be among the most accurate to date.

For some similar striped examples of Rolex "Prince" wristwatches see the Rolex advertisements reprinted in Dowling & Hess, The Best of Time: Rolex Wristwatches, pp. 113 and 114, also a similar example, p. 122 and lot 347 in this sale (in 9k gold).

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